Men's overcoat - how to settle on the right fit

The genesis of the overcoat is not very clear, however, various forms of it have been used by militaries ever since at least the late 18th century. Some sources say that were being worn even before the Regency Period in Britain. Formerly worn as a means of representing higher class and social status, this practical outfit is not just as an important additional layer of insulation, but also is an instantaneous pointer of your new season style sensibility. Available in all kinds of colors and finishes, its plain cut is its indispensable characteristic. That being said, with a plenty of choices on the market right now, it becomes highly tricky to achieve that right fit and settle on the right style. In order to resolve this on-going concern and to help you style better, this article is written and it will help you settle on the right fit.

Talking from a very general standpoint, a topcoat is very light in weight and trimmer when compared to an overcoat, even though now the terms are habitually used interchangeably. Just like suits or jackets, even overcoats can feature single-breasted front or double-breasted. However, double-breasted is considered to be warmer for the reason that, it features two layers of fabric over the front of the body. Moreover, they are available in a range of colors, fabrics, and styles. That being said, now without further ado, let's have a look at the factors that you need to ponder on, in order to settle on the right fit

The Shoulders

One of the trickiest parts in achieving the right overcoat fit depends on the shoulder measurement. Because a lot of men wear it with and without a jacket and/or heavy sweater underneath, make sure that you look for an outer covering that gives a touch snug with a tough suit under it. Another important thing is to have the shoulder part to be gently hugging the body, with no hang-time over the line of the arm. By this means, you can be sure of avoiding an ill-fitting look.

The Length

An overcoat's length is another crucial thing to take into consideration. In general, it is suggested that you have them covered a couple of inches above the knee. That being said, the key to good tailoring is to balance the body's natural proportions.

The Collar

When deciding on an overcoat, you can take into consideration the same principles to fitting a suit. The most imperative component of an outer coat fit, comparable to that of a suit, is the neckline, because this is where the piece of clothing falls or hangs from. Hence, collar should drape around the neck intimately and effortlessly, without any gapping. Having said that, you shouldn't be able to notice the suit collar from the backside, nor any of the suit lapels from the front side! A full coverage in total is what considered good.

The Sleeves

Seeing that, an overcoat is designed with an intention of full coverage, it is necessary to have your wrist covered and you shouldn't see any shirt cloth or jacket at all. Without giving you a restricted feeling, the sleeves of your overcoat should be as trim as possible. With this being case, you can be sure of enjoying a flattering fit.